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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1921
Page
5
Local merchants see brighter prospects as railroad strikes subside and coal miners walkouts end. Optimism grows for a holiday season rebound, with big firms restoring confidence and smaller town businesses following suit.
Samuel Russell, known as Uncle Samuel, died Wednesday morning in Savannah Missouri hospital after about ten days of treatment. A New York native and Civil War veteran aged about 76, he long worked as a mail carrier in Bellevue and Route No 1, and was active in Masonry. The body will reach Maquoketa Friday. funeral Saturday at 3 pm from his North Eliza street home with Dr J G Morgan officiating and Masonic rites at Mt Hope cemetery. Obituary to follow.
Maquoketa Legion members schedule Armistice Day events with a 7 PM parade including patriotic bodies and schoolchildren, a 5 PM football game versus Savanna, a 7:30 PM parade through town, and a 9:30 PM basketball game followed by a dance at Bowmen’s Hall. Veterans meet at 11:30 for a noon silence. The program concludes with a community gathering and music.
The Maquoketa High School agriculture classes stage a judging contest with finals on November 19. To raise funds, Bowman's Hall hosts a box supper and entertainment on Friday November 18 at 7 30 p m. All attendees invited to bring a lunch box for the prize event.
The Monastery chapel mourns Brother Timothy who died Sunday afternoon at 5 15 o clock after forty seven years of service. Born in Milwaukee seventy five years ago he is survived by three sisters Sisters Benigna Climegus and Mary Patricia and two brothers Edward and Miles Ryan. A mass was held in the monastery chapel and interment followed in the adjacent cemetery.
Ordinance No 200 regulates sale and distribution of milk in Maquoketa requiring tuberculin tests by an accredited tester and dairy barn inspections. It requires milk and cream under one gallon to be bottled in original containers. Passed June 15 1921 and to take effect one month later.
The town observes Armistice Day Friday November with no mail delivery in city or on rural routes. The Sentinel notes its private carrier system will still deliver to city patrons.
Bandits steal money and valuables from citizens. The text warns disease robs money and health and mentions take Sulphur Rath treatments of Aut DR C Rasmussen in a cryptic note.
The annual meeting of the Jackson County Chapter American Red Cross Association will be held in the community room of the First National Bank Maquoketa Iowa Tuesday November 10 at 2 p.m. John W Steen is secretary.
Mr and Mrs Leo Riggs announce the arrival of a son on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Harry Squiers of New York City arrived Thursday to visit with the former's mother Mrs J E Squiers.
The Baptist church hosts a weekend revival with Booster Chorus performances, sermons by Evangelist C. Eliftis on hunting for a man and companion sin, plus men and women meetings led by Hills and Willis. Mrs Hillis speaks to high school girls and unmarried women, with nightly services except Monday. Pastor L Elgin Brough invites all to attend.
A coming Armistice day feature plans a nationwide two minute silent devotion to honor fallen heroes. In Maquoketa arrangements set the hour at 11 o'clock for a solemn tribute across America.
November 19 1915 marks Anudrew’s Book Week to be observed at the public library. Parents and children are invited to participate during the week with special book lists including Christmas shopping suggestions and home reading lists. A story hour is scheduled each afternoon at 4:00 p m with different readers each day.
The Country Community Guild holds a Wednesday afternoon event with a roll call and program readings including poems and solos by Mrs. Mary Senn man and Mrs. Madge Donellson among others. Various residents travel, visit, and announce upcoming trips and personal news across Davenport, Hettinger, and Jackson.
An experienced fingerprint expert was stabbed and shot in Dubuque amid a citywide alarm. Officials said the assailant acted in a personal dispute with the victim, who had previously worked on major robbery cases. The man is expected to recover after bleeding, with investigations ongoing.
An account reports that a group of robbers attacked a train near Central station at night. They stole mail pouches valued at about $100, and the incident involved a Chicago inspector and a rain crew. The outcome and full details remain unclear.
A note discusses courteous reminders to improve prompt payment. It notes a growing reader list, low drop-off, and belief that the prompt-pay method boosts collections. The piece urges those in arrears to read the five reminders and settle up.
Five people were fatally wounded and five more injured in an election fight at the Cla holy voting precinct on Troublesome Creek Breathitr County about fifteen miles from here. A special train from Jackson arrived with physicians to tend the wounded.
A rough forecast describes a cold snap moving from the north into the afternoon. Forecasters warn of icy conditions, urging precautions for heating needs and travel, and noting the impact on coal supplies during the cold spell.
An Armistice Day service is planned for Friday at the town memorial with local officials expected to attend and lead prayers. The ceremony will honor veterans and mark the end of hostilities.
The notice advertises an event at Pastime Theatre featuring the World famous Brava Saxophone Six on November 15 with a luncheon described as a pne o'clock affair. The event is linked to OCOR heirship and a person named Fred Grains as heiress.
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